Social Studies , , and the North: Grade 4 at a Glance Places and Stories

Cluster 1 Cluster 2 Cluster 3 Cluster 4 Cluster 5 Social Studies Skills Geography of Canada Living in Canada Living in Manitoba History of Manitoba Canada’s North

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Active Democratic Citizenship 4.1.1 Mapping 4.2.1 Symbols, Monuments, and Important Days 4.3.1 Geographic Features and Natural Resources 4.4.1 Early Life and Settlement 4.5.1 Physical Features and Natural Resources in Manitoba 4-S-100 Collaborate with others to share ideas, decisions, and 4-KL-015 Describe the relative locations of Manitoba and Canada in the 4-KC-001 Describe Canadian and provincial or territorial symbols and 4-KL-026 Describe the influence of the natural environment on settlement 4-KL-028 Locate on a map and describe physical features of the northern responsibilities in groups. world using cardinal directions. monuments. 4-KL-020 Locate on a map and describe geographic features of Manitoba. in Manitoba. territory studied. Examples: national anthem, coats of arms, flags, monuments, 4-S-101 Resolve conflicts peacefully and fairly. 4-KL-018 Locate the oceans, major landforms, lakes, and waterways on a Examples: lakes and rivers, landforms, vegetation, forests, parks, 4-KL-027 Relate stories of interactions between the Selkirk settlers and 4-KL-029 Identify natural resources in the northern territory studied. legislative buildings... map of Canada. cities and towns, communities... Aboriginal peoples. 4-S-102 Interact fairly and respectfully with others. 4-KC-003 Identify days important to and Manitobans. 4-KL-019 Locate the provinces, territories, and capital cities on a map of 4-KL-020A Use traditional knowledge to describe and locate places in 4-KH-034 Give examples of the impact of European settlement on 4-S-103 Make decisions that reflect care, concern, and responsibility for Examples: , Remembrance Day, National Aboriginal Canada. Manitoba. Aboriginal communities in Manitoba. 4.5.2 Changes in the North the environment. Day, St. Jean Baptiste Day, Manitoba Day, Louis Riel Day... 4-KL-021 Locate on a map and identify major natural resources in Include: displacement of communities, disease, cultural change. 4-S-104 Negotiate constructively with others to build consensus. 4-KL-031 Give examples of changes to place names in the northern Manitoba. territory studied. 4.1.2 Geographic Regions of Canada Examples: Kugluktuk/Coppermine... 4.2.2 Canadian Citizenship 4.4.2 People and Events That Shaped Manitoba Managing Information and Ideas 4-KL-016 Locate the geographic regions on a map of Canada. 4-KH-037 Identify the main reasons for the creation of and the 4-KC-004 Explain from a personal perspective what it means to be a citizen 4.3.2 Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Examples: Western Cordillera, Prairie Region, , 4-KH-033 Relate stories of people and events that shaped Manitoba. new . 4-S-200 Select information from oral, visual, material, print, or electronic of Canada. St. Lawrence–Great Lakes Lowlands, Atlantic Region, 4-KL-023 Identify issues related to environmental stewardship and Examples: voyageurs, Louis Riel, Chief Peguis, Lord Selkirk, sources. Region... 4-KC-004A Explain from a personal perspective what it means to be an sustainability in Manitoba. Nellie McClung, Thanadelthur, bison hunt... Examples: maps, atlases... Aboriginal citizen in Canada. 4.5.3 People of the North 4-KL-017 Describe characteristics of the geographic regions of Canada. 4-KL-024 Give examples of Aboriginal peoples' traditional relationships 4-VH-008 Value oral tradition as an important way to learn history. 4-S-201 Organize and record information in a variety of formats and Examples: landforms, bodies of water, vegetation, , 4-KC-004F Explain from a personal perspective what it means to be a with the land. 4-KI-014 Give examples of Aboriginal languages, cultures, and reference sources appropriately. population distribution... francophone citizen in Canada. Examples: maps, charts, outlines, concept maps... 4-VL-006 Appreciate Manitoba's natural environment. communities in the northern territory studied. 4-VL-005 Appreciate Canada's vast and diverse geography. 4-KE-049 Describe media influences on their perceptions of people and 4.4.3 Historical Cultural Contributions 4-KL-030 Describe the demographic features of the northern territory 4-S-202 Use appropriate terms or expressions to describe periods of time. places in Canada. 4-VL-006A Respect their spiritual connection to the natural environment Examples: decade, generation, century, when the Earth was new, (land, water, sky). 4-KI-010 Give examples of the contributions of diverse ethnic and cultural studied. 4-VC-002 Value Canadian citizenship. in the time of our ancestors... communities to the history of Manitoba. Examples: population, population distribution… 4-S-203 Select and use appropriate tools and technologies to accomplish 4-KI-011 Give examples of Aboriginal contributions to the history of tasks. 4.3.3 Cultural Communities in Manitoba Manitoba. 4.2.3 Public and Private Property Examples: place names, art, parks and historic sites, symbols 4.5.4 Ways of Life in the North 4-S-204 Create timelines and other visual organizers to sequence and 4-KI-005 Identify cultural communities in Manitoba. and stories, guidance to early settlers... represent historical figures, relationships, or chronological 4-KE-047 Use examples to distinguish between public and private property. 4-KL-032 Describe various purposes of inuksuit. 4-KI-007 Identify Aboriginal communities, cultures, and languages in 4-KI-011A Recognize that their identities are connected to the history of events. 4-VE-012 Respect public and private property. Examples: companionship; to mark food caches, hunting Manitoba. their Aboriginal community. locations, direction… 4-S-205 Construct maps that include a title, legend, compass rose, and Examples: Cree, Ojibway, Dakota, Michif, Oji-Cree, Dene... grid. 4-KI-012 Give examples of francophone contributions to the history of 4-KH-038 Describe changes in ways of life in the last century in the 4.2.4 Power and Authority 4-KI-007A Identify connections between their community and other Manitoba. northern territory studied. 4-S-206 Interpret maps that include a title, legend, compass rose, and Aboriginal communities in Manitoba. Examples: settlement of Saint-Boniface, place names, language Examples: food, clothing, transportation, languages, recreation, grid. 4-KP-045 Give examples of formal and informal power and authority in 4-KI-008 Identify francophone communities in Manitoba. and culture, voyageurs... education... their lives. 4-S-207 Use cardinal and intermediate directions and simple grids to 4-KI-012F Recognize that their identities are connected to the history of Examples: rules, laws, student councils, bullying, gangs... 4-KI-008F Identify connections between their local community and other locate and describe places on maps and globes. francophone communities in Manitoba. their francophone community. 4-S-208 Orient themselves by observing the landscape, using traditional 4-KP-046 Identify positive ways of dealing with conflict or the misuse of 4.5.5 Northern Contributions power and authority. knowledge, or using a compass or other tools and technologies. 4-KI-013 Describe Aboriginal contributions to the northern territory Examples: sun, moon, or stars, inuksuit, Global Positioning 4-VC-001 Be willing to contribute to their groups and communities. 4.3.4 Identity and Culture 4.4.4 Changes in Ways of Life studied. Systems (GPS)... Examples: visual arts, games, music, dance... 4-VP-011 Respect the rights of others when using personal power or 4-KI-009 Describe the influence of various factors on their identities. 4-KH-035 Describe ways in which life in Manitoba has changed over time. authority. Include: culture, community, place, region. Examples: housing, food, hunting and fishing, clothing, 4-KH-036 Give examples of stories and traditions of the northern territory Examples: as a member of cooperative groups, patrols, class recreation, languages, education, agriculture, transportation... studied. Critical and Creative Thinking monitors, conflict managers... 4-KI-009A Understand the teachings of Elders about their culture and identity. 4-VH-009 Appreciate the significance of history in their lives. 4-VL-007 Value the contributions of the North to the Canadian community. 4-S-300 Formulate questions for research. 4-KI-009F Describe the influence of their cultural heritage on their 4-S-301 Consider advantages and disadvantages of solutions to a 4.2.5 Government francophone identity. problem. 4-KL-022 Describe the main demographic features of Manitoba. 4-S-302 Draw conclusions based on information and evidence. 4-KC-002 Identify democratic ideals in Canadian society. Examples: equality, freedom, citizen participation in Include: population, population distribution, cultural 4-S-303 Evaluate personal assumptions based on new information and government... communities. ideas. 4-KP-041 Explain the purposes of government. 4-VI-003 Value ethnic and cultural diversity in Manitoba. 4-S-304 Distinguish fact from opinion. 4-KP-042 Identify levels of government in Canada and give examples of 4-S-305 Observe and analyze material or visual evidence for research. their responsibilities. 4.3.5 Artistic and Cultural Achievements Examples: artifacts, photographs, works of art... Include: municipal or local, provincial or territorial, First Nation, and federal governments. 4-KI-006 Give examples of diverse artistic and cultural achievements of Manitobans. Communication 4-KE-048 Identify various ways in which governments help people meet their needs. Include: Aboriginal and francophone cultural achievements. 4-S-400 Listen actively to others to understand their perspectives. Examples: education, health care, sanitation... 4-KI-006A Give examples of Aboriginal artistic and cultural achievements and organizations in Manitoba. 4-S-401 Use language that is respectful of human diversity. 4-KI-006F Give examples of francophone artistic and cultural achievements 4-S-402 Support their ideas and opinions with information or 4.2.6 Elected Leaders and organizations in Manitoba. observations. 4-KP-043 Identify elected government leaders in their local communities, 4-KL-025 Describe places of historic, cultural, or environmental 4-S-403 Present information and ideas orally, visually, concretely, or in Manitoba, and in Canada. significance in Manitoba. electronically. 4-KP-044 Recognize that there are elected Aboriginal representatives in Examples: Lower Fort Garry, the Forks, musée de Saint- Manitoba and in Canada. Boniface, Thunderbird House, provincial/national parks... 4-KP-044A Identify elected representatives of their Aboriginal communities. 4-VI-004 Value the artistic and cultural achievements of Manitobans.